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VBH 969W

1981 Citroen Dyane

Beige Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

7,915 mi
Last recorded7,915 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 1981 Citroen Dyane55,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBH 969W
MakeCitroen
ModelDyane
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2023 7,915 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and above the wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective defective clamp connecting front and middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stub pin worn resulting in slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stub pin worn resulting in slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 3,816 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 3,689 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 99,200 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 93,999 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 93,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure bolt for buckle loose (10.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt centre gaiter on driveshaft insecure and small hole (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure bolt for buckle loose (10.1 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 92,251 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 85,026 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Dyane?

Based on 5,415 MOT tests across 647 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
1,065
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
647
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 306
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 285
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 191
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 188
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 155
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VBH 969W is a 1981 Citroen Dyane in Beige with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 Citroen Dyane models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 55,668 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Dyane fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 306 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VBH 969W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Dyane typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 45 years old, this Citroen Dyane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VBH 969W registered?

VBH 969W is a 1981 Citroen Dyane, first registered on 30 June 1981.

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